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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The incident took place on the Lower School campus on Dec. 18.
Lower School security incident spurs evaluation of school’s security policies
Vivi Ducker and Eliana Wolf January 28, 2026
After a security incident at the Lower School on Dec. 18, JDS has removed its policy to distribute paper tickets for large community events and
Senior Aliza Elias-Bachrach waters a native species in an Ecosystem Restoration Club meeting.
Restoring the world
Noam Serlin, Guest Writer • January 27, 2026
Every Wednesday and Thursday after school, senior Oliver Silver does not mind getting his hands dirty while working outdoors, as he feels his work
Spalshin' assassins
Spalshin’ assassins
January 12, 2026
Rosenthal speaks with Christine Ashby , Syracuse University’s Director of the Center on Disability and Inclusion.
Navigating Neurodiversity
January 11, 2026
The cast performs their opening song during dress rehearsal.
Buzzing with talent
January 5, 2026
Many students drink caffeine every day, but health professionals warn of the risks.
What’s the buzz
December 13, 2025
Writing in cursive is much more efficient than print writing and is therefore a more practical option.
Opinion: Cursive should be taught in schools
Sadie Hosid, Guest Writer • February 2, 2026
Eating a small dessert every day is actually beneficial in certain ways.
Opinion: Sweet treat culture is toxic
Kira Koplow, News Editor • January 25, 2026
Currently, in many classrooms computers are the norm.
The case against computers in the classroom
Eliana Abrams and Maiya Blumenthal January 21, 2026
A demonstrator holds a sign, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 17, 2026.  REUTERS/Seth Herald
Opinion: ICE must not be tolerated
Jonah Mellen, A&E Editor • January 19, 2026
A man rides a scooter along a footpath in view of the Brisbane River and the city skyline in Brisbane, Australia, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Opinion: Electric scooters are a good option for teens
Gabey Silverberg, Guest Writer • January 14, 2026
Girls lined up in order of their dress color at pre-prom photos.
Fashion Friday: Prom 2026
Sophia Leinwand, Reporter • January 30, 2026

As national protein consumption increases, there has been a similar increase in protein products at grocery stores.
Nuts about nutrients
January 13, 2026
Senior Matty Stillman puts up a fouls shot in the 4th quarter.
Boy’s varsity emerges victorious against St. Anselm’s in overtime
Noam Serlin, Reporter • February 4, 2026

The JDS bench counted down the seconds left in overtime. “3, 2, 1,” they chanted, and as the buzzer went off after a last-second heave by the St. Anselm’s Abbey School Panthers...

Freshman Shoshana Hallissey competes in swim relay
Lions in water
January 29, 2026
The reading recession
The reading recession
Eliana Abrams, Vivi Ducker, Mia Forseter, and Elana Ernst October 30, 2025

In a world where scrolling has replaced reading, the simple act of sitting down with a book is becoming increasingly rare. The American bookworm might be an endangered species,...

#ACTIVISM
#ACTIVISM
September 9, 2025
Bye bye buy
Bye bye buy
April 28, 2025